The Packers had a vacancy open for the role of head coach in December before Matt LaFleur filled it. By the sounds of it, Guardiola's style could be a good example for the new coach to follow.

"I've been following them for a while," Rodgers added. "I've been a fan on the Premier League for a long time.

"I just love the way he [Guardiola] coaches, the way he handles the team. It's fun to pull for guys that charismatic -- they care about it so much, the passion.

"It doesn't matter what sport or what you're into, when you see somebody who is passionate about something, it just kind of makes you feel some sort of connection towards them. So I'm definitely a City fan and excited about the way they're playing this year."